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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-26PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) I, Tammy Nagel, Town of Vail Deputy Town Clerk, do solemnly swear and affirm that I published in full a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 26 Series of 2016, on the Town of Vail's web site, www.vailqov.com, on the 19t" day of October, 2016. Witness my hand and seal this 19t" day of October, 2016. Tammy Nagel Deputy Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 26 SERIES 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12-2: DEFINITIONS AND 14-10: DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF GREENHOUSES AND HOOP HOUSES/COLD FRAMES. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council wishes to provide opportunities for residents to participate in growing food or ornamental crops within a minimal regulatory framework while reducing the potential impact on neighboring properties; WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has held public hearings on the proposed prescribed regulations amendment and on September 12, 2016 submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning regulations; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 12-2-2 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 12-2-2: Definitions of Words and Terms. GREENHOUSE. An outdoor structure, heated or unheated, constructed primarily of glass or other riqid translucent material, which is devoted to the protection or cultivation of food or ornamental crops. HOOP HOUSE/COLD FRAME. An unheated outdoor enclosure used for the purpose of growing crops and/or for nrotectinq seedlinqs and plants from cold weather but not containing anv mechanical or electrical systems or storage of anv items. 1 Section 2. Section 14-10-5 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 14-10-5: Building Materials and Design. B. The same or similar building materials and colors shall be used on main structures and any accessory structures upon the site. Translucent components of creenhouses shall be exempt from this requirement. Section 3. Section 14-10-10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 14-10-10: Accessory Structures; Utilities; Service Area. G. Greenhouses, when permitted, shall be subject to the following standards: 1. All wall and roofinq materials shall be constructed of rigid material and shall not include polvethvlene or other similar flexible films. 2. All non -translucent elements including framinq and doors shall be painted to be compatible with the site and surroundinq buildings. 3. No internal lightinq shall be permitted between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Exterior liqhtinq shall comply with Section 7 of this Chapter. 4. All qreenhouses shall be subiect to the development standards for the zone district for which thev are located. 5. Greenhouses shall not be used for storage of household items, vehicles, watercraft or other items not associated with the cultivation of food or ornamental crops. H. Hoop House/Cold Frame, when permitted, shall be subiect to the following standards: 1. Hoop house%old frame shall be four (4) feet in heiqht or less and be 120 square feet or less in floor area. 2. Hoop houses/cold frames shall meet the Deck (Not Ground Level) setback requirements as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 2 of this title and summarized in Section 1 of Chapter 8 of this title. 3. One hoop house%old frame shall be permitted per dwellinq unit. 4. Hoop houses/cold frames shall be exempt from desiqn review. 5. Hoop houses/cold frames shall not be used for storaqe of any kind. Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it 2 would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 5. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the inhabitants thereof. Section 6. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this ordinance, shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 7. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of October, 2016 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 18th day of October, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Dave Chapin, Mayor ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 18th day of October, 2016. ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk 3 Dave Chapin, Mayor PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) I, Tammy Nagel, Town of Vail Deputy Town Clerk, do solemnly swear and affirm that I published in full a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 26 Series of 2016, on the Town of Vail's web site, www.vailqov.com, on the 5t" day of October, 2016. Witness my hand and seal this 5t" day of October, 2016. Tammy Nagel Deputy Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 26 SERIES 2016 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12-2: DEFINITIONS AND 14-10: DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF GREENHOUSES AND HOOP HOUSES/COLD FRAMES. WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council wishes to provide opportunities for residents to participate in growing food or ornamental crops within a minimal regulatory framework while reducing the potential impact on neighboring properties; WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail has held public hearings on the proposed prescribed regulations amendment and on September 12, 2016 submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the zoning regulations; WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 12-2-2 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 12-2-2: Definitions of Words and Terms. GREENHOUSE. An outdoor structure, heated or unheated, constructed primarily of glass or other riqid translucent material, which is devoted to the protection or cultivation of food or ornamental crops. HOOP HOUSE/COLD FRAME. An unheated outdoor enclosure used for the purpose of growing crops and/or for nrotectinq seedlinqs and plants from cold weather but not containing anv mechanical or electrical systems or storage of anv items. 1 Section 2. Section 14-10-5 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 14-10-5: Building Materials and Design. B. The same or similar building materials and colors shall be used on main structures and any accessory structures upon the site. Translucent components of creenhouses shall be exempt from this requirement. Section 3. Section 14-10-10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 14-10-10: Accessory Structures; Utilities; Service Area. G. Greenhouses, when permitted, shall be subject to the following standards: 1. All wall and roofinq materials shall be constructed of rigid material and shall not include polvethvlene or other similar flexible films. 2. All non -translucent elements including framinq and doors shall be painted to be compatible with the site and surroundinq buildings. 3. No internal lightinq shall be permitted between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Exterior liqhtinq shall comply with Section 7 of this Chapter. 4. All qreenhouses shall be subiect to the development standards for the zone district for which thev are located. 5. Greenhouses shall not be used for storage of household items, vehicles, watercraft or other items not associated with the cultivation of food or ornamental crops. H. Hoop House/Cold Frame, when permitted, shall be subiect to the following standards: 1. Hoop house%old frame shall be four (4) feet in heiqht or less and be 120 square feet or less in floor area. 2. Hoop houses/cold frames shall meet the Deck (Not Ground Level) setback requirements as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 2 of this title and summarized in Section 1 of Chapter 8 of this title. 3. One hoop house%old frame shall be permitted per dwellinq unit. 4. Hoop houses/cold frames shall be exempt from desiqn review. 5. Hoop houses/cold frames shall not be used for storaqe of any kind. Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it 2 would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 5. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the inhabitants thereof. Section 6. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this ordinance, shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 7. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of October, 2016 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 18th day of October, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Dave Chapin, Mayor ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 18th day of October, 2016. ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk 3 Dave Chapin, Mayor